You can stay fit even if you’re shackled to your desk — I’ve been working from home for nearly three years now, and I have to say it’s not always a picnic. While I am grateful that my daily commute is a three-second walk down the hallway, my current work schedule is extremely busy. Once I sit down, the proverbial shackles are…

The problem with pharmacophobia and natural treatments — Every morning, I sat on the edge of my bed and glared at the bottle of propranolol that sat untouched on my nightstand. I stared them down as though they were a challenge, as though if I could get out of bed without taking one, I’d “win” for another day. …

From someone who’s going through it right now — for the second time — I’m a coffee addict. I don’t mean that in a cute way like, “Oh, I’m addicted to coffee because I need my morning Starbucks!” I mean, I’m an actual addict who can’t seem to cut herself off at a healthy amount. I’ve lied to myself about how much coffee I…

As if the Pill didn’t have enough side effects already — For centuries, humans have been trying to control their reproductive destiny, with one of the earliest known forms of birth control being crocodile dung, used by Egyptian women in 1850 B.C. …

The number on the scale isn’t a great metric for determining overall health and longevity — A study by the University of North Carolina found that a staggering 88% of Americans aren’t metabolically healthy. But what does that mean, exactly? How can you tell if you’re one of the 12%? And if you aren’t, what can you do about it? The first step is understanding what…

Don’t let all the “what-ifs” stop you from getting screened — Honestly? I wasn’t going to write about this. I’m a health writer who likes to share stories about tasty, healthy foods and fun, effective workouts. I’m not the kind of health writer who enjoys discussing procedures that involve self-induced diarrhea and a camera up the behind. However, this month is…

I actually lost weight, but it wasn’t a good thing — I’m not going to lie; 2022 has been rough so far. The weather has been cold and bleak, my job has been busy and stressful, and every time I turn on the news, I want to crawl under a rock and dream about a world without politics or pandemics. In…

Exercising is ideal, but it’s not the only way to manage your weight during the winter season — It’s February. You’ve been dealing with shorter days and longer nights for months. The holidays are long gone, your New Year’s resolution to work out regularly is a distant memory, and your motivation is at an all-time low. …

Tasty foods that nurture your little body's little powerhouses for energy and longevity — The older I get, the more I realize that health and fitness aren't about aesthetics. So these days, my goals are less about achieving "peach booty" and more about eating, exercising, and living in a way that optimizes my quality of life and extends my longevity. And honestly, yours should…